Prevalence of Low Serum Vitamin D Levels in Patients Presenting With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to hair loss, and supplementation with vitamin D can improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Users discussed various dosages of vitamin D, emphasizing the importance of getting blood tests to determine the appropriate amount.

The user treated androgenic alopecia with topical minoxidil, finasteride, vitamin D, and biotin, while also using ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff. They focus on weight training and take daily vitamin D tablets.

Vitamin D supplementation may have led to slight hair regrowth and density improvement. Other treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and maintaining optimal vitamin D levels.

The user has androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and low Vitamin D levels, and they started using topical minoxidil (5%). They are considering finasteride but are concerned about side effects and are advised to seek mental health support.

A user with diffused thinning hair has been using topical minoxidil for over three years with little improvement and is now taking finasteride regularly. They were found to be vitamin D deficient and are on a 20,000 IU weekly prescription, seeking advice on whether correcting the deficiency can aid hair regrowth.

The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.